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- 8/13/2023
Popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia
Some anesthesiologists in the U.S. and Canada say they’re seeing more patients on weight-loss drugs inhaling food and liquid into their lungs during sedation. - 8/10/2023
Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend
Low back pain has ranked first among causes of disability for the last three decades. Back pain, however, is not inevitable, even if that sometimes feels like the case. - 8/10/2023
A classified ad in the BMJ brought this GP from the U.K. to a 56-year career in Ontario
The appeal of also being able to work in hospital, as a family physician, drew this Oxford grad to Canada. - 8/10/2023
Is your patient really allergic to penicillin? Oral challenge is safe way to find out: study
Researchers used a clinical decision tool to identify patients at low risk of a penicillin allergy before giving an oral challenge. - 8/10/2023
The perils of golfing doctors
Accidents happen in golf and they can be quite serious. This story was extra precarious as it involved one of my teachers during my residency. - 8/10/2023
Doctors in England walk off job again as pay dispute with U.K. government shows no progress
The fifth round of strikes by doctors at the early stages of their careers is set to last until 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. - 8/10/2023
Supreme Court blocks, for now, OxyContin maker bankruptcy deal that would shield Sacklers
The deal would allow the company to emerge from bankruptcy as a different entity, with its profits used to fight the opioid epidemic. Members of the Sackler family would contribute up to $6 billion. - 8/10/2023
QUIZ: Have you heard of alpha-gal syndrome?
Alpha-gal syndrome is in the news. How much do you know about this mysterious condition? Find out here! - 8/9/2023
Pets of pharmacy: Lucca
This week, meet Lucca: she’s protective, energetic, loyal, talkative and playful—unless you are wearing a FedEx uniform. - 8/9/2023
RECALL ROUNDUP: Keep up with the latest recalls and advisories from Health Canada
All the health-related advisories and recalls in one place.